Welcome to Spokane!

Welcome to the 2026 NHRMA Conference!
On behalf of the NHRMA Board, we are excited to have you join us for NHRMA’s 88th Annual Conference & Tradeshow, taking place September 9–11, 2026 at the Spokane Convention Center. This year’s theme, “The Advantage: Leading and Humanizing the Future of Work,” highlights the critical role HR leaders play in shaping inclusive, resilient, and forward-thinking workplaces.
This conference is designed to provide HR professionals with inspiring educational sessions, practical strategies, and valuable networking opportunities. You will gain insights to strengthen your leadership, foster employee engagement, build inclusive cultures, navigate change with vision and empathy, and leverage technology thoughtfully to support human-centered decision-making.
We look forward to seeing you at the 88th Annual NHRMA Conference & Tradeshow, where together we will explore innovative ways to lead, inspire, and humanize the future of work.
Warm regards,
Dana Clark
Conference Director, 2026 NHRMA Conference & Tradeshow

 

About NHRMA

Northwest Human Resource Management Association (NHRMA) has a proud tradition and history of service to the human resource professionals in the Northwestern United States and British Columbia dating from its formation in October 1939. The organization currently services HR professionals and students in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington.

 

NHRMA (known as PNPMA at the time) became affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (known as ASPA at the time) in January 1972. The Northwest Human Resource Management Association (NHRMA) provides professional development opportunities for HR professionals and students in the states of Alaska, Oregon, and Washington who are members in good standing with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). SHRM membership has many benefits, including the opportunity for professionals to participate in a local chapter. 

 

 

NHRMA's Mission

To provide quality learning, relationship building, and recognition experiences in partnership with the HR communities of Alaska, Oregon, and Washington.

 

The NHRMA Advantage

The NHRMA Advantage is the incredible benefit provided to SHRM members, Chapters, and State Councils in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. By utilizing the NHRMA advantage, we can release the power of the Northwest!